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St Vincent De Paul Sleep-out
Recently, our Year 6 students took part in our annual St Vincent de Paul School Sleep-out - an experience designed to build empathy, raise awareness, and inspire action for people in our community facing homelessness. Students spent the evening learning about the realities many families face and participating in reflective activities, before spending the night sleeping out on the oval.
Their maturity, compassion, and willingness to step outside their comfort zones were truly inspiring. Alongside the Sleep-out, our Year 6s led a school-wide fundraising effort for St Vincent de Paul. Thanks to the generosity of our families and the enthusiasm of our students, we are thrilled to share that we raised $3,200 to support Vinnies and the vital work they do. This contribution will make a meaningful difference to families in need - especially as we begin the season of Advent, a time of hope, giving, and preparing our hearts for Christmas.
A big shout out to Ms Newey, Mrs Tench, and Ms Bulte for their incredible support, both on the night and throughout the preparation. They spent countless hours helping students get organised and ensuring the experience ran smoothly and meaningfully. Thank you to our Year 6 students, our SH families, and staff for your kindness and commitment to helping others. Our community spirit continues to shine.
Upcoming Dates | |
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| Sunday Nov 30th | First Sunday of Advent. |
| Monday December 15th @ 5pm | Yr 6 Graduation Liturgy |
| Tuesday Decemmber 16th @9:15am | End of Year Mass (P-5) |
Sunday Connection
Gospel Reading
Jesus is crucified under the title King of the Jews.
Family Connection
Understanding today's Feast of Christ the King may be particularly challenging. While we may not have a direct experience of kings or royalty, we have some sense of what these mean. We know that royalty have sovereignty over their kingdom. We know that those who are subjects to royalty offer them allegiance and honour. Christ is King in a way that is different from traditional understandings of royalty. Christ's kingship extends to all places, all people, and all times. Christ manifests his kingship through his death on the Cross, in which he offers salvation to all.
Recall with your children stories that you may have read about royalty. Talk with your children about what they have learned from these stories about what it means to be a king. Talk about what they have learned from these stories about what it means to be a subject.
Tell your children that this Sunday is the last Sunday in the Church Year, and on this Sunday, we celebrate a special feast called the Feast of Christ the King. Read today's Gospel, Luke 23:35-43.
Reflect together on how the various people in this Gospel respond to Jesus on the Cross. Who in this Gospel recognises Jesus as King? (the thief) What does Jesus promise the thief as a result? (The thief will be with Jesus in paradise.)
Talk about how your family will recognise and honour Christ the King. Pray together the Lord's Prayer and ask God to help your family to act in ways that show you recognise and honour Christ as King.
Le míle beannacht,
(with a thousand blessings)
Bronagh Maloney
Religious Education Leader